Wade the mahogany I have looks like this. I wouldn't call it blonde or white.
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| Author: | Wade Sylvester [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:25 am ] |
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A few questions. Is mahogany bleached to make it “blond” or “white”? How is that done? If it does grow naturally, does anyone know a source for blond mahogany for neck blanks? Thanks, Wade |
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| Author: | Mattia Valente [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:09 am ] |
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Got anything against Limba? It's mahogany-esque, and blond as can be... |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:10 am ] |
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The term "Blonde" refers to wood in it's natural state with no color added. It is usually applied to maple, but can be applied here. If you're looking for really light colored mahogany, try African Mahogany (Khaya) which is very light compared to Honduran or similar species. |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:37 am ] |
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That mahogany Don had at the NEL meeting in September was really light in color. I think it came from Steve Spodaryk. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:55 am ] |
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Wade the mahogany I have looks like this. I wouldn't call it blonde or white.
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| Author: | Wade Sylvester [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:10 am ] |
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I guess the Mahogany I have is mostly dark stuff. Bob, that looks lighter! Looks like I need to stock up. 
Mattia, Thanks for the tip on Limba. Joe, I did get a set of that light mahog at the meeting. That is one of the things I'm trying to match up. Todd, I wasn't too sure about the bleaching thing. I think I'd rather go natural. Maybe I should ask what neck woods are used that are lighter in color yet light in weight (mahogany like)? Thanks guys! Wade |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:21 am ] |
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Wade I may have a block of african (kayha) too. |
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| Author: | Wade Sylvester [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:22 am ] |
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I am too Hesh. Good thing we have another place for that. 
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| Author: | Wade Sylvester [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:24 am ] |
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OK Bob, Through it on my pile. 
Thanks |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:40 am ] |
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Wade, try Cherry for a neck, look at Russell's recent post of his walnut OM. The neck and headblock of this one are cherry. 
Colin |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:16 pm ] |
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I have heard prima vera called blond or white mahogany. |
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| Author: | harmonist34 [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:44 pm ] |
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The fresh-cut honduran I saw in Nicaragua was sometimes a very light shade, but I imagine it gets darker with exposure to air/light/whatever else. Andrew |
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| Author: | Billy T [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:39 pm ] |
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How many blondes does it take to build a guitar? |
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| Author: | John Lewis [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:15 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=Billy T] How many blondes does it take to build a guitar?[/QUOTE] How many Billy? |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:25 pm ] |
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Heshter wrote: I am really surprised that the blonde jokes have not started yet......Oh Billy, Serge....... Missed me huh?
Wadester wrote I am too Hesh. Good thing we have another place for that. You wish dude!
C'mon Billy dude, show them guys whut were made of. how many blondes? |
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| Author: | j.Brown [ Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:34 am ] |
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Primavera is referred to as "White Mahogany". Same pore structure, works as well as mahogony, finishes very well... It has more streaking than mahogany, though. -j. |
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| Author: | Mark Tripp [ Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:10 am ] |
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I got it Todd. 'Caused me great glee here at work! -Mark |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:28 pm ] |
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| Good one Todd!
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